Excellent movie

Rating: 9/10 (14 December 2005)

This was a Good Movie. Of course I missed it when it came out in the theaters, but a quick poll of co-workers suggests that a lot of people simply did this as well. Here's hoping its' DVD release generates some significant revenue for the filmmakers.
I won't give a synopsis here -- that's been done many other places, but let's just say that this movie is both engaging and tense; it will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is not meant to be a serious commentary on the dangers of cloning, but rather a nice piece of fiction which happens to revolve around the subject. Such movies are generally more watchable anyway because instead of trying to drive its' points into your head with a hammer (e.g. "Gattaca"), "The Island" lets you enjoy a good action thriller without coming away feeling like you've been to church.
I highly recommend this movie if you're looking for an entertaining and engaging thrill ride. If you're looking for a serious depiction on the effects of genetic replication with serious and sensitive social commentary, look elsewhere -- in fact, stop watching movies altogether and read a damn book. It's called the "entertainment" industry for a good reason.